Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 18.62
Reassuring Words Pacify the Fisherman
“He slapped the fisherman three times and said, “Now the ghost has gone away. Do not be afraid.” By saying this, he pacified the fisherman.”
What the purport teaches
- Svarūpa Dāmodara slaps the fisherman three times.
- He then says that the ghost has gone away and tells the fisherman not to be afraid.
- The verse states that by saying this, he pacifies the fisherman.
Try this today
Use a gentle tone to reassure someone today, without dismissing their feelings.
Ask yourself
What difference can reassuring words make to an agitated mind?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.